Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The trip from Penn Station (34th St & 8th Ave) to the American Museum of Natural History (79th St & Central Park West) is ~2.5 miles (4 km), 10–20 minutes without traffic.
| Service | Fare Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow cab (metered, TLC rates) | $12–$18 | + $0.50 NYS surcharge, + peak $1 (4–8 pm), + night $0.50 (8 pm–6 am) |
| UberX / Lyft Standard | $16–$24 | Surge pricing can double |
| UberXL / Lyft XL (6 pax) | $24–$35 | For groups/luggage |
| Uber Green / Lyft Shared | $10–$15 | Shared rides; may add stops |
| Via (shared shuttle) | $5–$8 | Fixed routes, walk to corner |
North on 8th Ave / Central Park West (straight shot). Avoid Broadway (congested).
For 1–2 people with luggage, yellow cab often cheapest; for 3+, UberXL; for solo, subway wins.